Smoky Juicy Chicken Delight- Easy Traditional North Indian Recipe

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

smoked paprika

🥗Healthier: regular paprika

💰Cheaper: sweet paprika

Regular paprika can substitute for a similar flavor.

chicken pieces

🥗Healthier: turkey pieces

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while thighs are more affordable.

ginger-garlic paste

🥗Healthier: fresh ginger and garlic

💰Cheaper: minced garlic

Using fresh ingredients enhances flavor.

Cut boneless chicken into 1-inch pieces.

Marinate chicken with spices for 5 to 6 hours or overnight.

Add 1/2 cup curd, 1/4 cup mustard oil, and salt to the chicken and mix well by hand.

Fry 4 sliced onions in oil until browned, then make a paste without adding water.

Add the onion paste to the marinated chicken and mix well.

Heat a pan and add oil (not mustard oil) to it.

Add the marinated chicken to the hot pan and mix with the oil.

Cover and cook on low flame for 20 to 25 minutes.

Once cooked, garnish with chopped green chilies.

Add burning coal with ghee or oil to give a smoky flavor and cover for 5 to 10 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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